Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has claimed Chelsea, Manchester United and Barcelona have made offers for France playmaker Franck Ribery.
Ribery is a known target for big-spending Real Madrid but Rummenigge has revealed three of their European rivals have stolen a march in their pursuit of the 26-year-old.
The former Germany international, speaking in an interview with Bild newspaper, said: "We are relaxed and proud that we have one of the best three players in the world under contract.
"Real Madrid president Florentino Perez and his advisor Pedro Jimenez asked if we were willing to speak with them over a transfer but we rejected the chance and we have no intention of selling Ribery."
Asked if Madrid made an offer, he replied: "No but other clubs have done. Chelsea have lodged a bid, as have Manchester United and Barcelona.
"We are completely relaxed about it. The power lies with Bayern Munich."
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Love that United will struggle to attract players for whatever reason. They have won the league 3 times on the trot, won the champions league and finished runners up in last 2 seasons plus won a couple of other trophies as well.
If we are struggling to attract players think how bad it must be for Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal who have an FA cup between then in last 2 years.
It pains me to say it but SAF will not be able to attract any world class strikers to Man U, until he can provide them with the service that only world class midfielders can supply. Put simply, we do not have that class of midfielder and that was evident in the game against Barca. Ribery would be a good start.
Do you have some kind of insider information then Number 1?
He is will not go to Chelsea or Manchester United he will either go to Barcelona or wait till next year to go to Real Madrid.
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